What would happen if you did a gratitude practice before

Michael O’Brien suffered a personal tragedy that caused him to reset how he thinks about his beliefs, and how he utilizes his energy in daily life. Today, he shares the power of recognizing that everything in life is neutral until we label it…and how the labels we choose shape our perceptions.

KEY TOPICS

Why leaders struggle to celebrate their wins (and what to do about it.)

How implementing mindfulness into daily routines increases productivity.

The consequences our minds and bodies face when we approach life with pessimism.

How to stop self-sabotaging your days.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Mission of Decidedly

00:51 Sanger & Shawn’s Scar Stories

03:21 Introducing Michael O’Brien

04:43 If Your Default is Pessimism

07:50 Michael’s Car Accident

15:17 “You’re Husband’s Not Gonna Make It”

23:40 Reframing Your Thoughts

30:53 Mindset Training

34:16 Deciding to Respond, Not React

41:00 Mindfulness Tips for Business

50:26 Pressure Testing Your Thoughts

1:03:42 Decision-Making Tip for Business Owners

1:05:42 Key Takeaways

1:07:17 Producer Closing

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Michael is a qualified meditation teacher, executive coach, and endurance athlete. He loves helping people accomplish hard things through mindfulness. He’s a survivor of a horrific near-death cycling accident called his Last Bad Day and years in the corporate executive suite and in 2022 used the power of mindfulness to ride his bike across America.